In the historic city of Çankırı, Türkiye, the traditional “Ehlibilir cookie” has become a major culinary attraction for both domestic and international tourists. Officially granted a geographical indication certificate in 2022, this century-old, flour-based delicacy is celebrated for its exceptionally light and crispy texture. Once at risk of being forgotten, the beloved regional treat […]
Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, where he was officially received by President Ilham Aliyev to reinforce their countries’ strategic alliance. During their talks in the capital, both leaders emphasized the expanding and effective partnership between their respective interior ministries. As part of his visit, Çiftçi laid wreaths at the tomb […]
In East Jerusalem, the Al-Aqsa Mosque has officially reopened its doors for worship following a 41-day closure, drawing approximately 3,000 Muslims for morning prayers. Israeli authorities had shuttered the historic site on February 28 to prevent mass gatherings amid joint U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran. While the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf Department welcomed the […]
In Beirut, Lebanon, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot narrowly escaped injury when massive Israeli airstrikes landed just hundreds of meters from his delegation at the embassy. Prevot had arrived in the capital to express solidarity with affected families and support Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s recent offer to begin formal ceasefire negotiations. Instead, he witnessed one […]
Two significant volcanic eruptions occurred in the Philippines today, prompting continued safety alerts from national authorities. Mount Kanlaon erupted multiple times early in the morning, sending a massive plume of ash and smoke 1,200 meters into the sky and maintaining a Level 2 safety alert. A few hours later, the main crater of Mount Taal […]
Despite a ceasefire reached on October 10, an Israeli airstrike on a civilian vehicle in western Gaza City has killed two Palestinians, including Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Wishah. The Gaza Government Media Office confirmed the fatal attack on Rashid Street, reporting that this brings the total number of journalists killed by Israeli forces since […]
The Lebanese Civil Defense announced that the death toll from Israel’s heaviest military offensive since March has climbed to 254 across Lebanon, leaving nearly 1,200 people injured. The intense bombardments struck multiple areas, causing the highest casualties in the capital, Beirut, and its southern suburbs, alongside significant losses in regions like Baalbek, Nabatiyeh, and Tyre. […]
The Israeli military launched its largest wave of airstrikes since the conflict began, heavily bombarding over 100 targets across Lebanon, in just ten minutes. The meticulously planned assault struck command centers and military facilities across the capital, the Bekaa Valley, and Southern Lebanon, despite Israel acknowledging the presence of civilians in these areas. Lebanese […]
In Mecca, Saudi Arabia, extensive maintenance and polishing of the Kaaba’s outer walls have commenced following the early removal of its iconic silk covering ahead of the Hajj season. Workers using specialized equipment have set up screens in the circumambulation area to carefully inspect the sacred structure, a rare process witnessed by visiting international […]
Shortly after a two-week ceasefire with the United States, an attack by unnamed “enemies” targeted the Lavan oil refinery on Iran’s Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf. Emergency crews quickly responded to the mid-morning blaze, and a timely evacuation ensured there were no reported casualties among the facility’s personnel. The Iranian National Oil Refining and […]